Madeira · observation
Praia Formosa
· Funchal
One lobo-marinho was filmed swimming near bathers at Praia Formosa. Diário de Notícias says it was seen that morning; Sandra Oliveira supplied the video. Jornal da Madeira reported the same encounter.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Diário de Notícias Madeira; Jornal da Madeira
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Direct reports: https://www.dnoticias.pt/2024/4/30/403617-lobo-marinho-surpreende-banhistas-na-praia-formosa/ and https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/lobo-marinho-avistado-na-praia-formosa-com-video-PM15801718 . The 30 Apr publication and 'esta manhã' establish observation date; same beach/video event, counted once.
- Identification confidence
- Probable
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.